Cheap Homes for Rent in Shadyside Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $1,200 (11 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Shadyside area of Pittsburgh.

property at 5 Bayard Rd

$1,245 - $2,498

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$1,245 - $2,498

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

5 Bayard Rd

PittsburghPA15213

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property at 5523 Ellsworth Ave

$1,545

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$1,545

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5523 Ellsworth Ave, Unit Ellsworth

5523 Ellsworth Ave
PittsburghPA15232

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property at 541 Summerlea St

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

541 Summerlea St

PittsburghPA15232

Cheapest Available Shadyside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shadyside area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at BRETT priced from $700. Thames Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Shadyside apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
Thames ManorAffordable Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$975
Aberdeen ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,000
CoronadoStudioStudio,1BA$1,070
Shadyside Properties623 Bellefonte St. (1 BR)1BR,1BA$1,139

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shadyside, PA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shadyside area is the $1.12 price per square foot 222 Morewood Ave Model at 222 Morewood Ave in the in the North Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Shadyside apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Walnut Street Apartments starting at $1,855 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shadyside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
222 Morewood Ave222 Morewood Ave2BR,1BA$1.12
Walnut Street Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Kingston Apartments5721 Elmer Street2BR,1BA$1.48
Chalfont ApartmentsSurrey2BR,1BA$1.88
402 S Winebiddle St, Unit 3rd floor402 S Winebiddle St2BR,2BA$1.50
5752 Ellsworth Ave5752 ellsworth ave 3br 2b3BR,2BA$1.80
Royal Garden Apartments6230 Fifth Ave (2 BR/1 BA)2BR,1BA$1.80
South Aiken ApartmentsThird Floor #241BR,1BA$1.79
Devon Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.70
Stephen FosterOne-Bedroom (Ground FL)1BR,1BA$1.90

Frequently Asked Questions about Shadyside

What type of rentals are currently available in Shadyside?

There are currently 527 Apartments for Rent in Shadyside, PA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $6,000. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shadyside ranging from $1,245 to $5,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shadyside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shadyside ranges from $1,245 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,146.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shadyside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shadyside range from $1,512 to $5,085, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,850 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,895.

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